Dec 10, 2022

Larry David Guest, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Saturday December 10, 2022 due to Cancer.   Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Larry managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible.  On his final day, he was surrounded by...

Dec 9, 2022

Mary Jo Smigiel, 75, of Watkinsville, Ga. died on December 9th 2022, daughter of the late James and Marjorie Schroeder, born in Grand Rapids, MI.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Floyd Smigiel.

She is survived by her sisters Karen & Jill, sons Michael, Jeffrey, James, Floyd, & Jason and several...

Dec 9, 2022

Ann R. McClain, of Athens, GA died early Friday morning, December 9, 2022, peacefully at Arbor Terrace. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, December 15th at Mars Hill Baptist Church in Watkinsville. Arrangements are under the direction of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Watkinsville. She was born Caroline Ann Reese on January 13,1936 in...

Dec 7, 2022

Eugene Thomas “Gene” Stroup, 94, husband of 59 years to Mary Frances Stroup, died on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Born in Cairo, IL, Gene was the son of the late William Newton Stroup and Gracie Mae Stroup of Canton, NC. He was also preceded in death by his son: Patrick William Stroup; grandson: Matthew Stroup; brother: William N. Stroup,...

Dec 7, 2022

Sarah Rachel Segars Drake, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022, just a few days after her 87th birthday.

Born in Homer, she was a daughter of the late Clara Mildred Segars. Mrs. Drake was a longtime member of Colbert United Methodist Church and was also a member of the...

Dec 7, 2022

Our sweet Linda went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on December 7, 2022. She had endured a prolonged and extreme health challenge, where her husband, Charles was her devoted caregiver for many years.

Linda met Charles when she was 15 and he was 16 at the Athens Farmers Market. This began a love story...

Dec 7, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Cyd Rincon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 7, 2022

M. Louise Butler, 81, of Athens, passed away on December 7, 2022. Born in Blue Ridge, GA. on April 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Charles Quintrell and Madeline Farmer Quintrell.

Louise was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church in Statham. She was an avid sports fan, loved watching her grandchildren play...

Dec 6, 2022

A visitation for Richard Pace will be scheduled at a later date.

Dec 6, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Darryl Joseph Mendicino. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 5, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Connie Matilda Maxey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 5, 2022

Stephanie Page Gamble, 46, wife of William Frank Eberhart  Jr., passed away  Monday, December 5, 2022. She was a native Athenian and the daughter of Steve and Sandra Gamble of Athens. After graduating in 1995 from Cedar Shoals High School, she earned a degree from the University of Georgia in Biology in 2000. She began her career at Zaxby’s...

Dec 5, 2022

Steven Layne Adkins, 70, of Hull, died on Monday, December 5, 2022.

A lifelong resident of the Athens area, Layne was the son of Matt Oneal Adkins and Evelyn Cook Adkins. He was an avid Georgia Bulldawgs and Elvis fan.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Franklin Oneal Adkins,...

Dec 4, 2022

James Richard “Jamie”  Bales, Jr., 48, husband of, Amie Schubert, died on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Born in Athens, GA he was the son of James Richard “Jim” Bales, Sr. and the late Brenda Maxey Bales. Jamie worked at Japanese Motor Works as a Service Advisor. He attended the University of Georgia and was an avid Georgia Bulldawg football...

Dec 4, 2022

Byron Emerson "Marty" Martin was 85 years old when he passed away on December 4, 2022.

A celebration of Marty's life will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East. Beginning at 1:00 p.m., the family will greet friends, and the service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Wayne Phillips, Pastor...

Dec 3, 2022

Lord Fitzpatrick

1925 – 2022

Lord Fitzpatrick, 97, of Ila died on December 3, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Mr. Fitzpatrick was married to the late Virginia Ginn Fitzpatrick for 77 years; she predeceased him on November 20, 2021.  Survivors are his children Lane and Norma Fitzpatrick and Jane Fitzpatrick; grandchildren...

Dec 2, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald "Donnie Ray" E. Simonds. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 2, 2022

A memorial service for Timothy Wilson, “Will” Johnson, who died Friday at his home in Athens, will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, December 6th at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 until 4:00 PM at the funeral home.

Will, the son of Hank and Sharon...

Dec 1, 2022

Betty “Bete” Katherine Ransom Wright, 85, of Athens, GA, entered Heaven’s gates on December 1, 2022.

Born on March 16, 1937, in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, Bete was the daughter of the late Orville and Bertha Ransom. She graduated from Hickory Ridge (AR) High School in 1954.

Bete was a resident of Athens for over 50...

Dec 1, 2022

Gwendolyn “Gwen” F. Kelley, 83, died December 1, 2022.

A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Reuben and Virginia Martin Wood and was also preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Kelley, brother, Kenneth Martin Wood and a great grandson, Jaxson Morris.

Gwen retired with her husband as owners and...